We are looking for a dynamic Services Manger to lead our experienced and committed team; someone who is creative, motivational and inspiring, that truly believes that people living with sight loss can overcome barriers and achieve greatness.
Thank you for your interest in the post of Services Manager at Sight Advice South Lakes. We hope that you find all the information you need in the attached Job Pack, or on our website and social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter @SightAdviceSL) to help you decide if you are the right person for this inspiring and exciting role but, if not, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Sight Advice is a very special organisation delivering high quality services to people affected by sight loss in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria. We are proud to be the only sight loss charity in this area and of the many successes we have achieved through our 65 year history. Sight Advice is widely recognised throughout this area and is held in deep regard by local people and their communities.
“That dark moment when I was told that no more could be done – Sight Advice picked me up and put the pieces back together”
We are an ambitious organisation and want to ensure that we are there when people need us most. The vast majority of the services we provide are free of charge to the people we support but, of course, it isn’t free to provide and we rely on the generosity of the communities in which we work. In the last financial year, the cost of providing our services was nearly £300,000.
If you would like to talk about the role I warmly welcome you to contact me, If I am not available, I will call you back at the earliest opportunity. Thank you for your interest in Sight Advice South Lakes
Claire Park: Chief Executive
Sight Advice South Lakes (Sight Advice) was formed in 1956 and provides a variety of services to support visually impaired people in the South ... Read more
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The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) is recruiting a Clinical Lead Mental Health for a project in partnership with Help Musicians which provides counselling/psychotherapy support to musicians. BAPAM is building on our successful long term partnership with Help Musicians delivering clinical consultations to hundreds of musicians across the UK over many years, which enables us to provide a large-scale, comprehensive and quality counselling and psychotherapy service to professional musicians. BAPAM provides clinical services to performing arts workers and students, and the postholder will have continuing responsibility for overseeing the delivery and evaluation of care to patients with mental health concerns who approach or are referred to us for support.
The role will include: coordinating and, at times, undertaking mental health assessments; contracting with BAPAM-registered psychosocial practitioners for appropriate evidence–based intervention; auditing services and evaluation of treatment provided; liaison with NHS services for ongoing care; support to our helpline team taking calls and emails from patients; and advising on and developing protocols for the organisation. You will be a qualified RMN or Social Worker with at least 5 years of experience in mental health, interested in further developing a high quality mental health service for musicians.
The role is for 12 months for the pilot with the expectation of extension if successful.
The postholder will need to be able to work from our London office and clinic, although the team is currently working remotely.
Within a newly restructured department, this is an exciting role taking main responsibility for planning and executing media relations initiatives.
Job Title: PR Media Coordinator
Main work base: 12 Meadway Court, Stevenage SG1 2EF
Hours of work: Full time or Part-time considered (minimum 20 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25K - £29K (Band C1-2)
About us
Mercy Ships is a faith-based charity, bringing safe surgery to people in Africa who have no access to healthcare or money to pay for it. For over 40 years Mercy Ships has visited more than 55 developing nations. Passionate to serve those in need and to leave a lasting impact for the future of those we serve. Our volunteer crew represent our organisation onboard through excellence and diligence. 16 Mercy Ships offices around the world work on fundraising, recruitment and public relations.
The UK provides over 100 specialist volunteers to crew the hospital ship 'Africa Mercy’ each year, and provides financial resources for surgeries, healthcare, education and local partnership - bringing immediate relief to thousands of individuals and leaving a sustainable legacy of hope and healing in every nation we visit.
About the role
You will proactively seek out opportunities to drive fundraising and increase the general public engagement. You will involve our storytellers and thought leaders on relevant and timely issues of public interest. You will possess a great 'news sense’ and ability to think creatively to get 'cut through’ in the media and will be able to jump on and maximise opportunities.
Working across our USA based, Global Brand Team, and the UK team, you must have an interest in working with consumer media, have experience of working with national press and planning large public-facing campaigns and the desire to work in a fast-paced team committed to making a difference.
About you
Essential:
- Relevant degree or equivalent media relations or qualification/s and experience
- 3 or more years as a media liaison, PR officer or brand buzzer
- Experience of liaising with PR agencies, the media and journalists
- Organising and delivering high profile engagement events
- 'News Sense’ and able to 'sell’ stories
Candidates will be interviewed as and when suitable applications come in, so please don’t hesitate in applying.
If you would like to apply for this position and join us in transforming the lives of the forgotten poor, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us. A job description is attached to help with your application.
Mercy Ships UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals and value diversity in our workforce.
No agencies please.